Beckwith, Wallace A. d. 1929 Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Civil War as a Private in Company F, 21st Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH of his bravery at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, on December 13, 1862. His citation reads "Gallantly responded to a call for volunteers to man a battery, serving with great heroism until the termination of the engagement". His Medal was issued on February 15, 1897. Corporal John G. Palmer of Company F was also awarded the...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, USA GPS coordinates: 41.3464203, -72.1409607 (hddd.dddd)
Miller, William Jennings b. March 12, 1899 d. November 22, 1950 US Congressman. Served in the United States Army during World War I, first as a Private in the Infantry, then as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps as a pilot in first the 80th, then the 1014th Aero Squadrons. He suffered a plane crash in France in 1918 that caused him to lose both legs. Upon his return to the United States he because a successful insurance businessman, and was elected to represent Connecticut’s 1st District in the United States House of Representatives on three separate...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Dodge) Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, USA
d. 1929